A conjunction is
a linking word such as and, or, but. Conjunctions are used to connect words or
sentences.
For example:
a
cat and its kittens
a
builder and his tools
a
doctor and a nurse
slow
but steady
sweet
or sour?
a
male or a female?
A
horse, a zebra or a donkey?
Paul has a dog, a parrot and a
cat.
It’s
cold, wet and windy today.
Is
this a sheep or a goat?
The
animal is large but timid.
A conjunction
may link two or more than two words or sentences.
The
words before, after, as, when, while, until,
since, are also conjunctions. They tell when something happens, so they
are called conjunctions of time.
For
example:
I
always brush my teeth after I’ve had my breakfast.
Maggie
could play the piano before she was five.
After
he began exercising regularly, Jerry became healthier.
You
have grown taller since I saw you last.
Look
both ways before you cross the street.
Joe
listened to music while he was doing his homework.
Miss
Lee was smiling as she walked into the class.
Wait
here until I come back.
Don’t
leave until you’ve finished your work.
Tran
saw an accident while he was walking home.
Take
all your belongings with you when you leave the plane.
Joe
first met his wife when he was studying in London.
Tom and Joe have been friends since childhood.
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